In connection with the launch of Hempel’s groundbreaking new silicone hull coating system, Hempaguard Ultima, Protective Coatings Expert met up with Alexander Enström, Executive Vice President and Head of Marine at Hempel A/S, to talk about why he believes that this is one of Hempel’s most significant innovations to date.
Hempaguard X7’s decarbonisation efforts in the maritime industry are now third-party verified, and its impressive impact on fuel savings and speed loss have been validated.
The latest issue of Protective Coatings Expert features Nexxis, the repainting of the Newark Air Museum’s Avro Shackleton, WR977, AI use on HMS Victory, conservation experts John Canning & Co, Cortec, PPG, Hempel, GIT Coatings, AkzoNobel, Rösler, and Laser Photonics, amongst others
Hempel A/S is a first mover within the paints and coatings industry, sharing carbon footprint data on its Product Data Sheets. Hempel provides Sustainability Product Scorecards to support customers in delivering on their sustainability commitments.
Responding to increasing demands for innovative coating solutions, Hempel’s new state-of-the-art production facilities in Zhangjiagang substantially enhance capacity to better serve Marine, Energy and Infrastructure customers.